Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Turret Suite | Living room | Smart TV
Front of property
Indoor pool
Classic Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Black Spout Waterfall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rob Roy Way - North
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Turret Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Valley View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Valley View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

4-star Pitlochry hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and outdoor tennis courts are onsite.
Atholl Palace Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at Atholl Palace has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Atholl Palace Hotel features outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1076 square feet (100 square meters) include a conference center. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness center, a steam room, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Atholl Palace Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Verandah - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch only.
Stags Head Bar - This bistro serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stags Head Bar
  • Verandah

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and spa tub with adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 905 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were given a room with a wet bathroom. There were no mats or anything to walk on.Husband fell and broke his arm had to ask twice to have an ambulance called. Prior to that the food is overpriced and poor quality. To get to our room we had to walk through the restaurant with our bags and no help to figure out where the room was. Luckily the waitresses were nice and helped us out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but in need of a facelift
The hotel is very grand upon arrival, the staff are helpful and welcoming. The breakfast is superb and one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had - lots of options, both healthy and unhealthy. I would say, however, that the rooms are in need of an upgrade. The bathroom I had was quite dated and a shower curtain was used which felt unhygienic. There was also no toilet lid too. Overall an okay stay but I would look to upgrade to a different room next time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed several times and have also enjoyed the grandeur and the history of the Victorian hotel. This time we stayed in a Superior Room on the top floor with a view along the valley. The room was spacious and warm. The super king sized bed was very comfortable. The bathroom looked to have been recently renovated. Plenty of choice at breakfast, and all very tasty. We particularly enjoyed relaxing in front of one of the many open fires dotted around the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were amazingly beautiful with lots of activities available, easy walk to town, friendly & helpful staff, large, comfortable rooms. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be recommending this place to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely scenic view. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Loved the grandness of the decor and building. The meals were delicious. We would like to return. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lifts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good entertainment and singer on Friday -Chris White- excellent. Breakfast disappointed me. Scrambled eggs very watery and no apple juice available -poor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLIVE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had waited 40 years to return to Athol Palace Hotel. Reception was friendly and informative. The grounds are amazing and the map provided allows for easy navigation. The pitch n putt definitely neededa mow. Paige in The Stags Head, bar and restaurant, was wonderful. Always engaging well with diners. Laura in the main restaurant for breakfast was friendly and helpful. The meals were excellent. As for the other staff we found them quite rude at times, which put a real dampener on our trip as customer service is important to us when travelling. We were often ignored and not made feel welcome. Don't ask for a bathrobe to go to the day spa. After asking reception 3 times with no receipt of robes, we made our way to the spa and pool. Lovely facility but the staff there were quite rude when I asked if I could get robes. After nearly 3 hrs waiting including our swim n spa our robes had been delivered to our room. Too late. All reception had to say was that they were really short on housekeeping stafff and it could be sometime before they would arrive instead of telling us 3 times that they would be sent up straight away. I know it might seem petty, but we had had a huge drive and wanted to relax at the spa and have a snooze before going to dinner. Customer service certainly needs to be addressed to enhance the beauty of this magical hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with group
The Athol Palace is truly a gem. The Palace itself is preserved well with minor cosmetic repairs noted. The grounds are lovely and a short walk to town is a must. The swimming pool, hot tub and steam were enjoyed but the sauna not working. The gym was small but workable. The “cozy” double was small but still sufficient. The dining room, bar and common area were all comfortable. The food was average. I stayed on a weekend. There were weddings going on all weekend. I feel the staff was overwhelmed and there was not enough help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to spend a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given five stars if the restaurant was better, mediocre meal and a bit expensive IMO. Had a great weekend though, breakfast buffet is great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This palace is up on a hill and driving up to it took my breath away. Pitlockry is a quaint little town and Atholl is the "Queen" of the quaintness. The building and grounds are exceptional. Be sure to walk all of the grounds and take in the unique gardens and tree lined trails into town and the backside along the creek. A memorable place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views. Situated in a great location. Easy access to town and local facilities. Will be returning later on the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thanks to all the staff for pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The quality of the food in the main restaurant for dinner was very, very poor. An easily forgotten event. The price of drinks was eye-watering (£16 for a glass of mediocre wine)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot and location. Would have appreciated some help with the bags.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAKUB, TURRIFF

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good thime
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
A grand hotel in a beautiful setting however inside there are many areas showing their age. Our room was average and for the money spent would have expected a robe and slippers. Reception staff were excellent but other staff didn’t look happy and not attentive. The bar had a friendly atmosphere but even at a high end drinks were expensive £17 for two standard drinks. Had high expectations but have had better experiences at lesser establishments and won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have a very unpleasant dinner experience at the hotel. One of the guests could not eat her steak because if was so tough. Staff seemed to be having a dispute about something, then they began to set-up the dinning room, for breakfast while we were still eating our dinner. Very surprised that such a lovely establishment provided such a poor eating experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live entertainment on Saturday was fantastic. Other guests were lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derkie, Dunbar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024